Chapter 857

"If I don't move out, Ms. Perez might just show up at the hospital tomorrow with a protest banner," Fanny sighed, exasperated.

"Then just move out. Let's keep her from causing a scene for now," Sinclair agreed, standing firmly by her side, just as he always had.

Back in their school days, when Fanny would skimp on her homework or not do it at all, Sinclair was the one who always covered for her when she had to stay late

to finish it up.

Who would've thought that even now, at this age, she'd still be relying on the same old tricks?

"Fanny," Yates's voice interrupted her thoughts.

He jogged over, giving a nod to Sinclair before turning his attention to Fanny. "Can we grab dinner together tonight?"

"Can't, I've got plans with my uncle," Fanny said, using her favorite excuse, a tactic she had refined over the years.

Being the stunning woman that she was, admirers were never in short supply. Whenever someone tried to pursue her or slipped her a love note, she'd always call on Sinclair to play the role of her boyfriend. And now was no different.

would it be alright if I

Sinclair replied, more decisively

that winning Fanny back wasn't something that could be rushed, so he smiled and nodded slightly. "Alright then, Fanny,

Fanny called his name softly, "If it's work-related, we can discuss it during office hours. Let's not meet up

Yates's face pale slightly. "Fanny,

"Even if exes can stay friends, it's never genuine, and besides... it might make it harder for me to find someone

ex? She knew she wouldn't want to be with a

talk about finding a new

with Sinclair present,

way to win her back, yet she remained so distant

turned to Sinclair, "Uncle, shall

Sinclair, each step carrying her further from

J

reflected deeply on their issues. There wasn't anything major-just

every hurdle to find a

without compromising his job

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